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Rafah Checkpoint on Egypt-Gaza Border to Be Opened on Monday Morning - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Rafah border crossing from Gaza into Egypt will be opened to all foreigners stranded in the conflict-ridden region on October 16, the news broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing a Palestinian official.
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The report added that the border crossing would be opened at 06:00 GMT.
Simultaneously with the start of allowing foreigners through the border crossing, the supply of humanitarian aid from Egypt to Gaza will begin, the broadcaster reported.
Roots of Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
On October 7, Palestinian group Hamas launched a surprise large-scale rocket attack against Israel from the Gaza Strip, prompting Israel to declare a state of war the following day and launch retaliatory strikes. On Monday, Israel ordered a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip, home to more than 2 million people, cutting off supplies of water, food and fuel. Many countries have been evacuating their nationals from the conflict zone since the start of hostilities.
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